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The Guardian view on politicians using business logic: public services aren’t startups

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Rachel Reeves ordered ministers to submit spending plans to corporate executives.

But it was also David Cameron in 2010 , bringing in Sir Philip Green as efficiency guru.

From day one , Sir Philip ’s appointment raised eyebrows.

Besides, what right did a billionaire have to audit public spending with so many questions over his own tax affairs?.

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77

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informal

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English

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52

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short-lived

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